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Amorim on Sesko addition and possibility he could play Arsenal

Manchester United will hope to put past demons behind them and kickstart a new era at Old Trafford as their Premier League season gets underway against title hopefuls Arsenal.

Ruben Amorim’s sign crawled to a dismal 15th last season, causing the Portuguese manager to completely revamp his front line in a bid to solve the club’s goalscoring woes. Through the door came Premier League-proven Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, with RB Leipzig frontman Benjamin Sesko completing the £194m overhaul.

The Slovenian striker is in line to make his top-flight debut this afternoon, as is marquee Arsenal recruit Viktor Gyokeres, who joined from Sporting CP after a protracted saga for £55m.

After putting Europe on notice with a staggering goal return in the Portuguese capital, Mikel Arteta will hope the arrival of the Swede can help break Arsenal’s second-place curse as the Spaniard seeks to finally bring a league title to the Emirates.

Benjamin Sesko primed for Man United debut against Arsenal: ‘He is ready’

Ruben Amorim has declared that Benjamin Sesko is ready to make his Manchester United debut against Arsenal but has warned his new £200m strike force that they face a fight for their places in his revamped team.

Sesko completed his £66.5m move from RB Leipzig on Saturday but arrived too late to feature in any of United’s pre-season games.

Amorim could unleash his new attack of the Slovenian, the £62.5m buy Matheus Cunha and the £71m arrival Bryan Mbeumo on Sunday, but warned that he has other options for spots in his front three.